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Graduate Certificate in Behavioral Genetics at University of Colorado Boulder

University of Colorado Boulder, United States

Programme overview

Institute for Behavioral Genetics Matthew C. Keller University of Colorado UCB447 The Institute for Behavioral Genetics (IBG) offers a training program in behavioral genetics. The goal of the program is to train scientists in the study of genetic contributions to individual differences in behavior.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences  |  Department: Behavioral Genetics  |  Location: Boulder, CO, United States

What you will study

Sample listed courses: PSYC 5122 Quantitative Genetics; IPHY 5720 Neurophysiology; MCDB 5777 Molecular Neurobiology; PSYC 5242 Biometrical Methods in Behavioral Genetics.

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Entry requirements

To train at IBG, students must be admitted to a PhD program at the University of Colorado (Boulder or Denver). To be considered for admission, the Graduate School requires an undergraduate GPA of at least 2.75. Additionally, the most competitive applicants should have verbal and math GREs >85th percentile. Subject GRE scores are not required but will be considered if they have been completed. We carefully consider all components of the application including undergraduate grades, letters of recommendation, previous research experience and GRE scores.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

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